Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

by
Giancoli, Douglas C.

Published by
Pearson

ISBN 10:
0-32162-592-7

ISBN 13:
978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 3 - Kinematics in Two Dimensions; Vectors - Questions: 16

Answer

At the top of its path.

Work Step by Step

At that point, the vertical component of its velocity is zero. Ignoring air resistance, the horizontal component of the velocity does not change in projectile motion, so that is the projectile’s speed at the very top.